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Solar Company Bankruptcy: A Homeowner’s Guide

A solar company’s closure and a bankruptcy filing are not the same event. Neither automatically cancels a homeowner’s loan or lease. Identify the business involved, preserve documents, and get advice about notices rather than assuming all related obligations have ended.

Review 01

Identify which company stopped operating

Separate the seller, installer, equipment manufacturer, lender, lease owner, and servicer. One company’s failure may affect installation or repairs without ending agreements with the others.

Keep written announcements and verify any claimed new servicer through established contact information. Be cautious about unsolicited requests to redirect payments or pay to release a contract.

Review 02

Document unfinished work and warranty concerns

Save permits, inspection records, project milestones, photographs, payment records, and permission-to-operate documents. Record incomplete work and unanswered repair requests.

Manufacturer warranties, workmanship promises, and production guarantees may involve different parties. Identify who made each promise; do not assume another contractor will provide free repairs.

Review 03

Track financing and equipment ownership separately

An installer’s bankruptcy does not automatically cancel a loan, lease, or PPA. Ask who currently owns or services the agreement, and keep any transfer or assignment notice.

A disputed or unfinished project does not itself suspend payment obligations. Consult counsel about the contract and available remedies rather than assuming payments are no longer required.

Review 04

Preserve notices and ask counsel about deadlines

Save court notices, envelopes, emails, case information, and any proposed claim or contract-transfer paperwork. Note when each document arrived.

Bankruptcy proceedings can involve deadlines and restrictions. A lawyer can explain whether you should submit a claim, respond to a notice, or pursue another step. Do not rely on an assumed universal deadline or send legal filings without understanding their effect.

Review 05

Check records before selling or refinancing

Obtain any equipment filing, recorded lien document, and payoff or transfer requirements. Company closure does not automatically remove a UCC financing statement.

A title professional and counsel can help identify the authorized party and appropriate state or local process for a release, correction, or termination.

Solar and financing agreements
Installation and service records
Payments and utility bills
Court notices and delivery evidence
Assignment notices and filing documents

Related guides: Solar UCC-1 Liens

Independent guidance

Consumer resources and your next step

FTC: Solar Power for Your Home provides general guidance about solar purchases and agreements. For state consumer resources and project-specific review considerations, find your state guide.

The FTC and other government agencies do not endorse Panacea Solar Exits. A consumer complaint does not itself terminate a contract.

Panacea Solar Exits can discuss your situation and the documents needed for a review. Qualification does not guarantee cancellation. Consult state-licensed counsel for legal advice and applicable notice deadlines.

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Start with the agreement you actually signed.

A solar loan is not a lease or PPA.

With a loan, review both the installation agreement and the financing documents. The installer and lender may be separate companies, and a dispute with one does not automatically resolve your obligations to the other.

With a lease or power purchase agreement (PPA), review who owns the equipment, payment terms, transfer provisions, buyout language, and any termination terms. Different agreements can create different options.

Keep a clear written record.

Save the signed contract, disclosures, financing documents, sales communications, installation records, and payment history. Make a dated timeline of what happened and what you were told.

If you send a written cancellation notice, keep a copy and proof of delivery. Review the agreement’s notice instructions and get advice about any potentially applicable requirements or deadlines; do not assume that a general cancellation period applies.

A careful review, not a guaranteed outcome. Options depend on your state, agreement, transaction, and circumstances. This is general information, not legal advice. Consult counsel licensed in your state for advice about your rights and obligations. Do not assume a dispute or cancellation request suspends payment obligations.